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    Josef

    4.2 (48 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Rohenne L.

    Good value in Zurich for the amount & quality of food you get! You get to decide how many dishes you want - from 2 all the way to 7 or more! They're all small portions so I ordered 4 and my friend ordered 5 and we were stuffed by the end. It's great that you get to try a variety of dishes this way. They're also known for their cocktails, especially gin based. MUST GET: beef tartare, asparagus risotto, onsen egg, hamachi, and the prime rib dish. Although they probably change their menu depending on what ingredients they have that week. You should definitely a reservation online! It is quite full most of the time.

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    Nicole C.

    Fantastic dinner! The ambiance would be appropriate for any occassion whether it's a first date, third date, or a party of friends. The interior is filled with funky wall art alongside classic wooden tables and bar. The lighting is dim, but the ambiance is lively. The menu is comprised of tasting plates which change regularly, and you can choose how many you'd like: 2 plates for 36 CHF, 3 plates for 48 CHF, 4 plates for 59 CHF, etc. They recommend 3 plates for an "average appetite." Since it's tasting plates, you can imagine that the portions are small. BUT don't be put off by the size-- they pack a lot of flavor into those small dishes! I don't know how long these will stay on the menu, but my top items of the night were the: 1) Hausgemachte Tagliarini an Tintenfisch Tomatensauce: Housemade Tagliarini with Squid Ragu. The pasta was al dente under the sweet and briny tomato sauce. The squid made for a creative alternative to a typically meat-based ragu! 2) Mistkratzerli aus dem Ofen mit Wirz und Semmelknödel: Oven-roasted Chicken with Cabbage & Bread Dumpling: The moist and flavorful chicken was accompanied by tender cabbage which was an awesome contrast to the bread dumpling, my favorite element of the dish, pan-fried and super crispy. 3) Gebratene Jakobsmuscheln mit weissem Bohnenpürée und marinierten Carciofini: Seared Scallop with Artichoke & White Bean Puree. The single scallop was perfectly cooked with a crisp, caramelized outside and translucent, buttery inside. This plate was given to us gratis because the food was taking forever to come to the table, which brings me to my next point... The service is SLOW. I couldn't tell if it was the waitress, or if the kitchen couldn't handle the volume of people. Either way, reservations are definitely needed, and don't be late! We were late for ours, and were pretty much rushed out before we could order dessert. I would have loved to try one of them seeing how great the rest of the meal was, but I suppose that's our own fault & leaves something to find out for next time!

    Simona C.

    Josef was one of the few places we found on a Saturday evening, 11pm, still serving food. Staff was very kind and they explained us that the 5 course Josef menu was not available anymore (hmm.. at 11pm we wouldn't have wanted that anyway), but all the rest were in the menu. Place was VERY crowded at that time, we were lucky enough that they found one spare table of 2 people so we could sit. The philosophy at Josef is rather different: food comes in small portions and you can choose any 2, 3, 4 or 5 of the menu for fixed prices. For 2 you pay 39 and for 3 47, if I remember well. Also, all the meals are quite unusual and very carefully prepared. I had risotto nero with calamari and roasted chicken with sweet sauce and sweet/spicy roesti. It was very tasty, unlike anything I have tried before. I will clearly go back and check all the other stuff they have in the menu! It seems to be a wonderful place for a special night. However, I would recommend making a reservation before hand, as, from what I saw, people seem to really like it..

    Shahriar M.

    Celebrated my birthday this year here! Found them via Yelp and had no expectations. Though the venue is nostalgic and worn down, the food & service was outstanding! Didn't expect such quality dishes to come out of that kitchen, but they impressed!

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    Smokey corner, trendy busy place. not a place for a quiet evening. one half is used as a bar, another half is the restaurant. was just there to have a drink. service so-so, probably because it's so busy. dishes are small, so recommended : 3 or 4 dishes instead of one main course, which can be expensive (about 45CHF in total)

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    7 years ago

    This is Tapas style, and it is great because it means you get to try a wider variety of dishes! Definitely delish. Would eat again.

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    11 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Delicious food, great ambiance. Careful attention to dietary restrictions. Awesome dinner.

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    10 years ago

    Delicious, Tapas style or tasting menu available. Interesting and artsy food options, service could be better.

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    15 years ago

    Food is realy good, service too. But prices are too high, even for Zurich.

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    The beef tartare was incredible, the octopus was okay, and the pork was delicious (but a little dry).

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